Category: Pokemon

Pokémon Go Plus Finally Releasing Next Week

Nintendo announced Thursday, That the Pokémon Go Plus will launch September 16th. The device connects via Bluetooth to your compatible device. The LED lights will flash when a Pokémon is near, and lets the player catch the Pokémon without having to open the app up on your device.

No price was mentioned Thursday, but Nintendo mentioned back at E3 in June that the device would cost 35 dollars. This announcement comes shortly after the big Apple Watch announcement. I am excited to try it. 35 dollars is a lot cheaper then the Apple Watch. However with all the features the apple watch had for the app, it got me hopeful that maybe an android version will come out on an android watches. Some android watches retail for half the cost of the apple watch.

Would anyone be interested in seeing us review the Pokémon Go Plus? I plan to be picking one up to try myself.

Niantic Labs announced today at Apple’s event, that Pokémon Go will soon be available on the Apple Watch. Cool features on the watch app will include; telling players how far they will have to walk to hatch an egg. Required experience points till the next level, and additional information about the player’s fitness. The Apple Watch app will also let players see when a Pokémon appears, and when a Pokéstop is nearby, without looking at their smartphones. Pokémon Go is set to be released on the Apple Watch sometime this year.

This announcement leaves me with some questions. Could the Apple Watch app replace any need for the Pokémon go plus? (If it ever hits shelves.) Will Niantic release the app on android watches? As an android user, this could convince me to invest in an apple watch. Being able to not constantly be looking at my phone while walking, and playing Pokémon Go would be a big plus. Let us know what you think of the announcement. Would you use it? Does it make you consider buying an Apple Watch? Do you think the app will come to android watches? I guess we will have to wait and see how good the Pokemon Go Plus does at the much smaller price.

Pokemon Go Buddy System

The ever popular Pokémon Go app will be getting a new update soon. This update will add Buddy Pokémon to the game. The Buddy Pokémon system will make it easier and more fun to evolve a Pokémon of your choosing.

According to a post made on Pokémon Go creator Niantic’s Facebook page: A player will be able to pick one Pokémon to be their buddy. You can also change this Pokémon at any time to another Pokémon. Buddy Pokémon earn candy as they walk. They will walk alongside the player. So the more you walk, the more candy your buddy will earn. Which means they can evolve faster. (However it is unknown at this time, just how much candy they earn.)

All Pokémon that a player has caught, will be eligible to become a Buddy Pokémon. This feature will help take out the tedious work out of catching multiples of one Pokémon just to obtain candy for evolution.

Free Munchlax For Pokemon Sun and Moon

Buyers who purchase Pokemon Sun and Moon between launch and January 11, 2017 will get Munchlax over their 3DS device internet collection as part of their purchase. The exclusive new Pokemon is a pre-evolved format of Snorlax.

First purchasers also get one “Snorlium Z”. This is a special item for Pokemon that teaches Munchlax the move “Pulverizing Pancake” when it evolves into Snorlax. Munchlax’ other moves include “Hold Back” and “Happy Hour”. Hold Back is a move that reduces the health points of the opposing Pokemon to 1 even if it were to be knocked out. Happy Hour is a move that doubles the money you win in any battle it participates.

“Pokemon Sun and Moon” games are scheduled to launch on November 18 just in time for the holidays.

For those of you unfamiliar with the internet sensation known as “Harambe”:

He was an Gorilla in a zoo who was shot and killed when a child got into the cage with him. The internet went full out crazy about the ordeal and now you are caught up.

Pokemon Uranium FAQ

In other Pokemon related news, a group of fans created a full out Pokemon game of their own called “Pokemon Uranium”.

It features over 150 new Pokemon. It features some other new game play additions not found in other Pokemon games. Online trading and battling for example!

Here is the official trailer from embedded via YouTube.

You cannot buy the game, but you can pick up a copy of the game here. It is only intended for play on the PC. (EDIT: The site is experiencing HEAVY TRAFFIC, you may have to wait until it dies down to get a copy.